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N635 BOE

1996 Suzuki Gsf 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 60028,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 BOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,692 miles

day time use only, lights masked up

front brake lever can be pulled to bar but locks out on rollers before that happens

Fail 8 Apr 2024 46,661 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake lever can be pulled to bar but locks out on rollers before that happens

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 46,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 46,247 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed front tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 46,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,839 miles

Handlebar deformed twisted (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Reflecting and Retroreflective tape must NOT be regarded as a substitute for an obligatory reflector. (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering cables/wiring left hand lock (2.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component seized linkage (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2014 45,515 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 28,042 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,249 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
810
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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N635 BOE is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 28,333 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N635 BOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N635 BOE registered?

N635 BOE is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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